The Vickers-Carden-Loyd light amphibious tank (designated the A4E11 and A4E12 by the War Office), [1] was a series of British experimental pre-World War II light tanks (resembling tankettes), which, although not taken into British service, were sold to a number of other countries which produced modified versions which were then taken into service.

The Vickers Light Amphibious Tanks A4E11, A4E12 were two prototypes as designated by the war office, destined to test the concept of a floating light tank. The main idea was to use on for marshy terrains, crossing rivers and any watery obstacle, of even take part in a sea landing.

The new tanks were designed to fulfil a British General Staff requirement. Designated the Vickers A4E11 and A4E12, the new amphibious tanks were fitted with a single .303 Vickers machine gun, mounted in a turret occupied by the commander/gunner.

Combat Armour Models model kit in scale 1:35, CV35-003 is a rebox released in 2016 | Contents, Previews, Reviews, History + Marketplace | Vickers Light Amphibious Tank | EAN: 6953391900463

Jun 7, 2016 · The instruction history indicates this Vickers tank never saw any combat in China, but who is to say for sure. You may also notice a striking similarity between the A4E12 and the Russian T-33 light amphibious tank.

From 1930 to 1931, Vickers conducted experiments with the construction of a small lightweight amphibious reconnaissance tank designed by Captain Vivian Loyd.

Our shop retails 1/35 VCL Light Amphibious Tank A4E12 Late Production (Plastic model) CAMs CC35002 Military Model on the Web. - Without special auxiliary equipment in light tank that has been developed in the early 1930s by Vickers Inc. is the first tank to be able to move the amphibious intact.

The Vickers-Carden-Loyd Light Amphibious Tank (also known as A4E11 or A4E12) was a British light amphibious tank from the interwar period. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, and serial production was carried out in the period 1931-1932.

The Vickers-Carden-Loyd Light Amphibious Tank (designated the A4E11 and A4E12 by the War Office),[1] was a series of British experimental pre-World War II light tanks (actually resembling a tankette, which though not taken into British service were sold …

Jan 4, 2015 · Well Paul thought he might take a look at Combat Armour Models (CAMs for short) new light amphibious tank A4e12 Vickers Carden Lloyd (VCL) in 35 th scale and Chinese colours. Let’s see if this new kit sinks or swims…